[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING BOWLES FARMING COMPANY FOR 2019 AGRICULTURE BUSINESS OF THE 
                       YEAR IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bowles Farming 
Company for the 2019 Agriculture Business Award in the Central Valley. 
Their contributions to the Central Valley extends to many families and 
to the community.
  Bowles Farming Company originated in 1965 by George, Henry Bowles, 
and Amy Bowles Lawrence. The 3 siblings started the business and their 
families soon took over making it 6 generations between the Bowles and 
Lawrence family.
  For over 150 years, the families have contributed growing food, 
creating jobs for many people, and having 14 different crops. They 
provide over a thousand jobs with over 50,000 days of farming. Their 
crops include cotton which is the world's only verified pima cotton, 
Pimacott, tomatoes that are both processed and fresh market, and 
almonds. Cotton like Pima or Extra Long Staple (ELS) is quality cotton, 
and Bowles Farming Company produces this quality crop.
  Their farm is 11,000 acres and located in Los Banos, California. 
President and CEO, Cannon Michael is a passionate advocate for 
agriculture and on water. The importance of water and California's 
agriculture is a priority to the Bowles Farming Company.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Bowles 
Farming Company on their 2019 Agriculture Business of the year award. 
They are an influential company in the Central Valley.

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